AEVEX (NYSE:AVEX – Get Free Report) was upgraded by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report issued on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports.
AVEX has been the topic of a number of other reports. Needham & Company LLC started coverage on AEVEX in a research note on Tuesday. They issued a “buy” rating and a $45.00 price target on the stock. Robert W. Baird started coverage on AEVEX in a research report on Tuesday. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $38.00 price objective on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. started coverage on AEVEX in a research report on Tuesday. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $33.00 price objective on the stock. William Blair started coverage on AEVEX in a research report on Tuesday. They issued an “outperform” rating on the stock. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded AEVEX to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, April 25th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and six have given a Buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, AEVEX has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $35.25.
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AEVEX Stock Up 16.2%
Insider Activity at AEVEX
In other news, insider Brett P. Hush purchased 10,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 16th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $20.00 per share, for a total transaction of $200,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 10,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $200,000. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CFO Todd Booth purchased 13,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 16th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $20.00 per share, for a total transaction of $260,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 13,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $260,000. This represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders have bought 74,150 shares of company stock worth $1,483,000 over the last ninety days.
AEVEX News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting AEVEX this week:
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated coverage on AEVEX with an overweight rating and a $33 price target, implying upside from the stock’s recent level. AEVEX (NYSE:AVEX) Now Covered by Analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Positive Sentiment: Needham & Company initiated coverage with a buy rating and a $45 target, the most bullish among the newly reported calls. AEVEX (NYSE:AVEX) Now Covered by Analysts at Needham & Company LLC
- Positive Sentiment: Raymond James Financial started coverage with an outperform rating and a $35 price target, adding to the positive analyst momentum. AEVEX (NYSE:AVEX) Coverage Initiated by Analysts at Raymond James Financial
- Positive Sentiment: William Blair also began coverage with an outperform rating, reinforcing the constructive outlook on AEVEX shares. AEVEX (NYSE:AVEX) Now Covered by William Blair
- Neutral Sentiment: AEVEX said it will report first-quarter 2026 results on May 20, followed by a conference call and webcast. Investors may be waiting for those results to confirm whether the new optimism is justified. AEVEX Corp Announces First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release, Conference Call, and Webcast
- Negative Sentiment: The only notable caution flag in the feed is that short interest rose sharply in April, which could indicate some investors are betting against the stock despite the new analyst support.
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